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I was bitten with a 1.5 months pup day before yesterday and i was given tetanus followed by day 0 anti rabies shot yester. can i take alcohol today?

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Yes: Social consumption of ethanol will not alter the effectiveness of either vaccine.

Answered 7/22/2020

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